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Peak Onset Duration For IV meds, compatability with IV drips and/or solutions
3-14 hr within 2 hr 24 hr
Why is your patient taking this medication?
Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC, or herbal Lab value alterations caused by medicine
medicines (ask patient specifically)
NSAIDS, other antihypertensives and diuretics. Digoxin,
potassium-sparing diuretics or potassium supplements.
lithium Be sure to teach the patient the following about this medication
Vital Signs diet, discontinue smoking, moderation of alcohol, regular exercise, stress
management. Monitor blood pressure. Avoid sudden changes in position.
Women - if childbearing age to use contraception and notify physician if
pregnancy is suspected or planned. Consult physician if taking OTC's (herbal
cough, cold, or allergy remedies or other medications.
Nursing Process - Assessment Assessment Evaluation
(Pre-administration assessment) Why would you hold or not give Check after giving
Blood pressure (sitting, standing, lying), pulse, this med? Decrease in BP w/o appearance of excessive
angioedema, daily weight, peripheral edema, hypotension SE's. Slowed progression of diabetic
auscultate lungs for rales/crackles. volume depletion nephropathy.
Decreased hospitalizations in patients with
CHF
Reduced risk of stroke.